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Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price

Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash — a key component of fertilizers — and the United States is its biggest customer.

Business2 days ago

Alberta to pause provincial fuel tax until 2027

The Alberta government says it is suspending the 13-cent-a-litre provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel, starting in October, after months of calls to do so.

Business6 days ago

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

BusinessSep 17, 2026

CRTC approves Corus Entertainment recapitalization plan

The deal was approved by the Ontario Superior Court in March, but was subject to CRTC approval for the ownership transaction.

BusinessSep 15, 2026

What are restrictive covenants and why this Edmonton infill is stirring debate

From restrictive covenants to buying the neighbouring property, the sharp rise in multi-unit infill builds in recent years has led some Edmonton homeowners to take drastic action.

BusinessSep 15, 2026

Stock markets taking heat amid high oil prices, bond market jitters

The U.S. stock market is slipping Tuesday as oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure on Wall Street.

BusinessSep 10, 2026

Enbridge makes US$2.55B acquisition of pipeline, storage systems in U.S. midwest

Enbridge's acquisition of Tallgrass Energy includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline system that transports oil to a major storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Mortgage renewals mean housing takes up 50% of many Canadians’ budgets

Canada is in the middle of its largest wave of mortgage renewals, with many Canadians seeing their housing budgets go up, a new survey has found.

Investors want ‘real proof’ AI spending is paying off, new report suggests

A new report from Fidelity suggests financial advisors are increasingly looking for evidence that AI investments are translating into strong financial results.

Consumers using savings to pay for essentials and piling up debt: Equifax

Canadians continue to face financial strain amid the heightened cost of living, according to the latest report from Equifax, which shows younger people generally struggle the most.

1 in 3 Canadians say they’d cut insurance to save money, TD survey says

One-third of Canadians (33 per cent) say they would consider reducing their insurance coverage to save money, a TD Insurance survey says.

SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans

SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.

Despite push for value meals, McDonald’s is seeing sales growth slow

In January, McDonald’s Canada started offering its McValue Meal to Canadian customers for $5 and a small coffee for $1 in a bid to attract low-income customers.

Fewer private sector workers have pensions. What does it mean for retirement?

Private sector membership in registered pension plans fell by 0.8 per cent or 25,800 members, dipping below 3.3 million members, from 2023 to 2024.

Jobs hang in the balance as Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. closing early

Canada's diamond mines were never going to operate forever, but the industry's decline has been accelerated by the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs.

Canadians face ‘lifestyle shrinkflation’ as paycheques pinched: MNP data

The MNP Consumer Debt Index considers all kinds of credit-related consumer debt, from credit cards and lines of credit to payday loans and ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services.